Basic information
Outline of the system
The approval process for plant protection chemicals consists of two steps:
- Permits are issued by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation;
- Based on permits licenses are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
The List of plant protection chemicals subject to import/export prohibitions or restrictions in the EAEU applicable to trade with third countries is approved by the EEC Board Decision No.30 of 21 April 2015 (as amended). Annex 2.2. of the document sets out full list of such goods.
Product coverage
Imports of plant protection chemicals are subject to non-automatic licensing.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The use of import licenses enables the Government to ensure protection of human, animal or plant life and health.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutorily required under the legislation detailed below:
- Annex 11 to the the Decision of the Board No. 30 "Regulation on the importation of plant protection chemicals (pesticides) to the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union";
- "Protocol on measures of non-tariff regulation in trade with third countries (Appendix No. 7, Treaty on the EAEU;
- "Instruction for registration of an application for license issuance for exports and/or imports of certain types of goods and for making up these licenses (approved by the EEC under the Decision of the Board No. 30);
- Federal Law No. 164-FZ "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of Foreign Trade Activity";
- RF Government Resolution No. 1113 "On the formation and maintenance of the Federal Bank of licenses (in conjunction with the "Rules for the formation and maintenance of a Federal Bank of Licenses Issued")";
- RF Government Resolution No. 1567-p "On approving the list of federal executive bodies authorized for approval of applications for licenses to exports and/or imports of goods and execution of other permits in foreign trade in the cases provided for applications on the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions on the importation or exportation of Member States of the Customs Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries";
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia No. 2132 "On approval of requirements for the formats of applications and other documents necessary for the provision of public services, in the form of electronic documents and recognition of orders of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia No. 1575 and No. 52".
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All persons, entities and institutions are eligible to submit an application for licenses.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Ministry of Industry and Trade
Address
Kitaygorodskiy proezd 7, Moscow, Russian Federation 109074
Telephone
8 (495) 539-21-87)
Fax
8 (495) 539-21-72
E-mail address
NA
Website
NA
Contact officer
NA
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Ministry of Industry and Trade; The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:
- Digital copy of application form;
- Copy of a contract;
- Copy of document on registration on tax authority or state registration.
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
Application should be made in advance of arrival of the goods.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
Permits may be issued at any period of the year.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
No.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
The processing time for permit and license is 45 days.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation is authorized to approve applications
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
The Ministry of Industry and Trade grants licences
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
There are no conditions attached to the licence issuance.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
Licence application fees are charged.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Fees are - 7,500 roubles
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
A license is not granted if the applicant does not meet ordinary criteria.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
If applications are not granted, applicants will be informed about the reasons for that in writing.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
An applicant may apply to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision not to issue a license.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
An applicant may apply to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision not to issue a license.
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
Permits may be issued at any period of the year.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along with a valid license.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required for the importation.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
Licenses are valid for the certain period of time.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of the licence or a portion of a license.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licences are not transferable between importers
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.